Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality. Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories. It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes. For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
Special meeting scheduled on Saturday to discuss issue
By William Kincaid
The city of Celina is poised to acquire and clean up a run-down property that has upset neighbors for several years.
City council members on Monday night passed first reading of an ordinance that would pay Ron "Butch" Piper as much as $54,369 to demolish and clean up his property at 230 Godfrey Avenue before handing it over to the city. The money would come from the city's contingency fund. [More]
Grab the popcorn - a video showcasing the local area could be coming soon to a Web site near you.
Mercer County commissioners recently held a teleconference meeting with CGI Communications to learn about a video program that could introduce prospective businesses, residents and tourists to the county via a Web site. [More]
Tamara Evers has been indicted for making false statements in baby's death
A 45-year-old St. Henry woman made an initial appearance Monday afternoon in Mercer County Common Pleas Court after being indicted on one count of perjury in connection with the July 2008 death of a 6-month-old infant for whom she baby-sat.
Celina City Council members on Monday night approved a contract with Mercer County commissioners to start a $2.5 million project to connect more East Jefferson Township residents to the city's wastewater system.
PARK RIDGE, Ill. (AP) - After rolling to another Big Ten title, the Ohio State football team picked up several all-league accolades and there was a Grand Lake area representative in the mix as well.
